50 FREE Sewing Patterns to Make Christmas Stocking Stuffers
If you just searched for “FREE Christmas sewing patterns” then you hit the jackpot! This year fill all your stockings with gifts fresh off your sewing machine, and forget those generic, quickly broken store-bought fillers. I’m sure you will find plenty of stocking stuffer ideas to overflow your family’s socks.
This is your go-to resource for creating thoughtful, unique, and totally personalized little gifts that your friends and family will simply love. Scroll through for loads of stocking stuffer ideas (you can use up your scraps!) and special Christmas gifts – perfect for people of all walks-of-life. Spread the love of the season in the perfectly sweet way that only you can.
Free Llama Pattern

These Adorable Llamas Softie Toys come to life with a handful of scraps from the scrap bin and some TLC. You can even use scraps for the stuffing too. Any kid (or kid at heart) would love a llama in their stocking this Christmas!
Tutorial for DIY Scrunchies

Put a scrunchie in your own stocking! Everyone is wearing DIY Scrunchies right now…they are so cute and comfy. This is the ultimate scrap buster, all it takes is a little piece of fabric and you’ve got style! Since you can use almost any kind of fabric, this is the perfect chance to upcycle fabric scraps from other lightly used items.
Scrappy Coasters

Sew up some cute coasters to give to your sister, mom, or grandma! This free sewing tutorial also includes a matching potholder pattern. My free Folded Fabric Coasters tutorial is perfect for your stocking stuffer list.
Snow Globe Ornaments

Use clear vinyl and felt (or any other scraps you have) to sew the most adorable ornaments for your favorite tradition. This is so easy you still have time to make a whole set for your class!
Fabric Doll

Do you have a little one to sew for? This free sewing pattern for a fabric doll has braidable hair!
Mini Stocking for Mini Treats

This Christmas stocking zipper pouch is just the right size for a handful of treats – plus it makes a great gift card holder. You can stuff a stocking with another stocking can’t you?
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Card Wallet From Cork Fabric

These Cork Card Wallets are so fast to make, and would be perfect for holding a gift card to someone’s favorite restaurant. Sew your stocking stuffers with extra love inside.
Portable Playing Card Mat

Do you know how popular Pokémon is? This playing card mat is perfect for all kinds of card games. Not only does it have a pocket for keeping your cards neatly together, but it also keeps your cards clean. When you’re all done playing, it folds up neatly for easy storage.
Cute DIY Zipper Pouches

Sew a cute zipper pouch using small scraps of fabric with my Easy Zipper Pouch Pattern. It makes a great wallet, or the wrapping for a tiny treasure you can hide inside!
Cute Mini Gnome Pattern

If your tradition is ornaments every year sew up some easy mini gnome ornaments to delight your favorite people. Stocking stuffers are such a special treat.
DIY Bookmark for a Journal

Do you have a writer to sew for? These DIY Journaling Bookmarks were so much fun to make. And so Fast! I used my sewing machine’s embroidery module to embroider names on the front of the my bookmarks. That part is optional, but if you love embroidery like I do, you won’t pass up the chance to make this personalized gift for stocking stuffers this Christmas.
DIY Fabric Covered Journals

You can also sew a DIY journal with a sturdy cover sewn from cotton fabric and fusible stabilizer. This fun and easy sewing project is perfect for beginners. and a thoughtful stocking stuffer for your writer.
Pretty Long Pencil Pouch

Add a pretty thing to your stocking stuffer list… a homemade pencil pouch. Use your favorite fabric and colorful zippers, and then stuff them with pencils or pens.
Small Drawstring Bags for Gift Giving

These little drawstring bags come in two sizes and are perfect to hold hot cocoa or other little treats.
Make a Rope Bowl with Scraps

Fabric covered rope bowls require long strips of fabric (any size), some clothesline rope, and thread! You will love this super scrap buster. If your sewing machine has a zig zag stitch, it can make these fabric bowls!
This technique for wrapping rope with fabric strips is also great for making coasters, placemats, baskets, rugs, and more.
Christmas Tree Potholders

Sew up some beautiful Christmas Tree Potholders for your favorite cook!
Mini Coin Purse Pattern

This adorable mini coin purse pattern is perfect for making a personalized gift using applique, fussy-cut fabrics, or your favorite scraps!
Sew a Plump Partridge

You won’t be able to fit a pear tree in a Christmas stocking, but you can surprise them with a handmade plump partridge!
Mini Oven Mitts

For someone who loves to cook, use my Mini Oven Mitt Pattern to make them this cute kitchen accessory!
Bit O Kindness Snap Pouches from Fabric and Felt

Use your tiniest scraps for Bit O’ Kindness Pouches! Christmas is all about kindness after all.
Fabric Pixie Cups

Who doesn’t love Heidi’s Pixie Cups? Fill it with candy for a sweet Christmas surprise.
Scandinavian Star Ornaments

Stuff someone’s stocking with a Scandinavian Star Ornament using folded fabric. They’ll treasure it, I promise!
Skinny Drawstring Pouch

This free pattern for a skinny drawstring pouch makes the perfect wrapping for a gift, plus is a gift too!
Easy Felt Ornaments

The hand stitching adds a pretty touch to these easy felt ornaments. Use this pattern as inspiration and sew a unique set for your loved ones.
DIY Scrappy Quilt Magnets

A quilt may not fit in a Christmas stocking, but these tiny Quilt Magnets will!
Card Holder for Easy Game Playing

Are you filling the Christmas stocking of a card player? Make your Card Kitty as unique and fun as the games they will play with it!
Handmade Fabric Gift Box

No matter what you put inside, this handmade fabric gift box will be just as treasured as the present!
Denim and Flannel Stars

Use denim to create a rustic, farm-house themed set of stars that will empty your scrap bins and overflow your holiday cheer. As a side note, there are so many pretty upcycle denim ornaments and Christmas decorations that I would recommend pillarboxblue.com to continue the theme.
Fabric Christmas Trees

Help someone remember the season all year with a small fabric Christmas tree you made using scraps and squares of fabric! This easy tutorial makes beautiful pine trees that are chic and elegant for winter and Christmas.
Tiny Zipper Bags Sewing Pattern

The Tiny Zipper Bags are so fast and easy to make, and so much fun to use your treasured scraps on! Who wouldn’t love to receive this?
Pom Pom Pincushions

Every sewist needs a Pompom Pincushion. They’re even cute enough to use as tiny dollhouse pillows.
Heated Neck Wrap

Turn your fabric scraps into a beautiful heating pad for your neck or back. It’s the perfect Christmas present for teachers and loved ones. Sprinkle lavender oil on the rice before filling it for an extra special gift.
Boxy Zipper Pouch Pattern

Sew a nativity set for little fingers to enjoy. They will enjoy the thoughtful stitching that helps to celebrate the season.
Tiny Fabric Comfort Dolls

I came across a pattern for these sweet comfort dolls as I was looking for something new to sew. It’s a perfect little gift for a small Christmas stocking.
Adorable Owl Sewing Pattern

Sew some beautiful Christmas Owls! You’ll need to make the tiny ones if you want them to fit inside a Christmas stocking.
DIY Wrist Key Fob

You can Sew a DIY Wristlet Key Fob with my fast and easy sewing tutorial and leftover fabric pieces from another project. No waste!
Animal Baby Rattle

Tiny toys are sometimes the cutest. Follow the pattern to make these adorable little animal toys. If you’re creative you can even turn them into keychains, finger puppets, bookmarks, and more!
Fabric Tray

I would love to see a pretty, handsewn fabric tray in my stocking this year; I’ve actually been needing one recently. It’s an easy gift to make, and it’s functional and decorative! Grab a few scraps or leftover charm squares and get started today.
Fleece Scarf with a Cell Phone Pocket

If you want to sew a scarf for someone with more modern taste, you’ll love my pattern for a scarf with a cell phone pocket!
Lip Gloss Pouch

This is another beginner-friendly sewing pattern with a snap closure. Lip gloss is great in a stocking, but it’s even better with a handmade pouch! Use vinyl for a unique touch.
Snappy Coin Pouch

Use tape measures for a snappy close on the Snappy Coin Pouch. It’s a great way to use up an old tape measure when you give your husband a new one!
Fold and Stitch Wallet Pattern

The Fold and Stitch wallet is a fun gift for kids or adults. The free pattern includes templates and step by step instructions with photos.
Felt Gift Box

I really do love to make cute boxes and cases for my gifts. Felt sews up in a jiffy, and the flowers are a really sweet touch.
Easy Bow Headbands Using Fabric and Elastic

Are you sewing for a girl with messy hair? Help her by making these cute headbands. They have soft elastic at the back for a perfect fit.
Easy Button Bookmark

Use ribbon, elastic, and a super cute button to sew a one-of-a-kind bookmark for your favorite book worms this Christmas. I’m so thankful for thoughtful, easy gift ideas!
Easy Snap Wallet Pattern

Kids. Love. These. A scrap of fabric transforms into a Cute Little Wallet… and dreams come true. Stocking stuffers… check!
Fleece Pom Pom Hat

Help a little guy or gal stay cozy in a fleece pom pom hat! The machine-embroidered peeker is optional.
The Peek A Boo Pouch Pattern

Sew this darling Peek-a-Boo Pouch with vinyl pockets on the inside for peeking at all your treasures!
Fabric Jewelry

Braid your scraps and use them to make custom jewelry. All you need is the hardware! I looked for the tutorial, but I couldn’t find it. I just really love this way of using scraps.
Fabric Memory Game

Games are a fabulous present because you can spend time playing after the gift is given. Use your fabric scraps to sew up a memory game, and make time for each other this Christmas.
Free Zola Pen Case Sewing Pattern

I can’t stop making these Zola Pen Cases! They are long and narrow, just the right shape for sliding down a stocking.
Pillbox Pouch Pattern

Is there anything cuter than a scrappy little Pillbox Pouch? Nope… Christmas here I come.
DIY Scrappy Pet Leash

Does your pet get their own Christmas stocking? Use your scraps to make them a pet leash.
DIY Adjustable Pet Collar

Or sew up a cute adjustable collar for your pet’s stocking.
Cord Keepers

I know that there are a lot of cool cordless devices out there, but those charging cables… am I right? Sew some quick and easy stocking stuffers this Christmas to keep the lengths of cords tamed and easy to find.
Dice Bag

For all those dice, marble, rock, etc. collectors out there – here’s a perfect stocking stuffer pattern! Customize this dice bag with fabric, embroidery, applique, and even a new set of dice; it’s a guaranteed win!
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